Significant gaps in stroke care - report

The increasing number of people surviving strokes is leading to a crisis in service provision as the health and community support systems struggle to keep pace with demand. A new report, The needs of stroke survivors in Australia was released recently by the National Stroke Foundation.  It shows Australians are struggling every day due to a lack of access to essential support – a situation that is set to worsen as the number of stroke survivors grows. The report shows services are fragmented and access is dependent on where survivors live.